Archive for February, 2018

The only thing more annoying than junk phone calls is junk texts. I don’t know why, but they seem like the biggest violation to me. Fortunately, Apple heard our cries and introduced the ability to block spam messages on your phone. The tricky part is you need to download a program to help you do […]

Most people know, I’m a strong advocate for bridging the digital divide. That’s why I work with great organizations like Connecting For Good that help make sure everyone has equal access to technology. While there are problems in Kansas City and Lawrence, this report shows AT&T is making it worse. What that link states is things […]

Late in 2017, the FCC made a major change as to how the internet works in the United States. Instead of treating it like a utility, whereby you can’t discriminate based on usage, internet service providers (ISPs) now have the right to limit your usage or charge extra for some sites. They can also use […]

Sadly we see a ton of tech support scam victims at DoctorDave computer repair. We had one client get taken for over $10,000! There’s small relief for some victims: they might be getting money back. Western Union became a conduit for some of these scams, allowing money to be wired to the criminals. As part […]

Dave Greenbaum aka DoctorDave or incorrectly Dr. Dave does computer repair in Lawrence, KS as well as doing computer repair in Topeka, KS. He's been making "mouse calls" since 1990 and shares his thoughts on various topics here on his blog. If you arrived here directly, make sure to visit the main DoctorDave web site to learn all about Dave and the many services he offers.